Think I've now done about 5000 kilometres since swapping to the Michelins. I just had a complimentary follow-up wheel balance and Alignment by Tyre Solutions here in Devonport. Highly recommended by me (and John Bowe) to anybody who needs tyres on the North West Coast of Tasmania.
Firstly a warning! You will change your driving style with these tyres. We live on a 3 kilometre winding rural road and I now drive it much more aggressively. Since I've had them I haven't had one hairy moment.
They are just that predictable. I'm pretty certain they have increased my fuel consumption slightly though but not sure how much is driving more aggressively and how much is the tyre itself.
My second choice if I hadn't got these was the popular Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003 which my Daughter had on her R34 Skyline and recently put on her Focus ST.
They were around $200 cheaper per set at the time and anyone who knows me well will know I don't pay out more than I have to usually. BUT, as they say you soon forget about the extra cost after the event. I'm thinking I might forget by 2025...
As I've said previously the SR was already possibly the best overall handler in its class/price range so I am surprised how much better it is with the Michelins.
The other crazy thing I have previously alluded to is that despite running 2 PSi more than the Hankooks (36 PSi V 34 PSi cold) they feel more compliant. A little more insulated/ less harsh and slightly quieter too.
So, in summary I strongly recommend that SR owners who can afford to, pay the extra for these tyres when the originals require replacement.
